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I m taking metformin 500 mg twice daily, i loose about 5 kg weight in 3 months . i do 1 hr walking daily & take controlled food. should i worry . ?

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Dr. Alan Feldman answered

Why worry?: It sounds like you are doing well on metformin, in that your weight is decreasing as you are watching your diet and exercising. The recommended dosage of metformin for diabetics is 1000 mg twice daily, so you might talk to your doctor about increasing the dosage. You also should be monitoring your fingerstick blood sugar at home.

Answered 3/21/2014

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A member asked:

I m taking metformin 500 mg twice daily, i loose about 5 kg weight in 3 months . i do 1 hr walking daily & take controlled food. should i worry . ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Alan Feldman answered

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